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Cognita partners in launch of pioneering academy combining sports and academic excellence in New England, USA
Masters Academy International will blend elite athletic training with future-ready academics and serve as the official home of the US Olympic & Paralympic sport of fencing.
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Assessing assignee performance in a global context: factors influencing high performance and employer actions
In the second article in her two-part series, Dr Sue Shortland considers some of the factors that should be taken into account in performance management and performance reviews, relevant measures to assess return on investment, and how organisations can take steps to improve assignees’ performance and global mobility outcomes.
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Assessing assignee performance in a global context: Return on investment or expectation management?
In the first of a two-part series, Dr Sue Shortland explains the issues associated with understanding return on investment and the nature and value of performance management processes in the context of global mobility.
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Ethical governance of executive compensation
Excessive levels of executive pay are headline news and have become a focal point of public scrutiny and academic debate. The wide – and increasing – ratio between executives’ and workers’ pay raises questions about corporate ethics, fairness, and societal impact. Yet executive pay decision-makers report on significant challenges in translating ethical principles into practice and perceived unfairness in executive rewards persists. Dr Sue Shortland reports on recent research.
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King’s Ely GCSE results 2025
Diligent King’s Ely students are celebrating some stellar GCSE results, with more than a quarter of all grades achieved being the top 9s and 8s, equivalent to the old A*.
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Cognita Further Strengthens its Presence in the Middle East with Strategic Partnerships in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar
Cognita, a leading global schools group, has expanded its footprint in the Middle East by partnering with five prestigious schools across Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. This strategic move marks Cognita's entry into three new countries, further reinforcing its commitment to delivering world-class education in the region. Additionally, it brings some of the UK's most esteemed education brands into Cognita's growing global network.
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Redefining success: How UWCSEA is reshaping the IB narrative
For globally mobile families, choosing a school in a new country is one of the most critical decisions they will make. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma results stand out as a dependable benchmark for selecting a school, given the focus on perfect scores and high averages.
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Exploring the IBDP journey at UWCSEA
Recently graduated students reflect on their IBDP journey at UWCSEA, and give some advice to students about to start the programme.
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Demand for international education soars
Cambridge International Education releases June 2025 exam results to over 680,000 students globally – up 9%<br />Five-year upward trend continues, with students and families seeking future-focused learning
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Congratulations to UK’s first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years – Professor Michelle Dougherty
Professor Michelle Dougherty is the UK's first female Astronomer Royal.
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Managing in a VUCA world
The world has become increasingly difficult for business. This requires new strategies to manage volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. Dr Sue Shortland discusses how to approach these issues in organisations today.
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Wellbeing: What does it embrace and how can it be promoted?
The concept of wellbeing is widely talked about but it is not always clear what it covers. To promote wellbeing at the individual and organisational levels, it is important to understand its various components. Dr Sue Shortland explains.
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The Future of Work: Cultivating Innovation and Powering Discovery
At this year’s CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, the mathematician and STEM advocate, encouraged delegates to harness the possibilities that the future of work might hold and urged each one of us to play our part
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Lessons in resilience & rising from adversity: Resilience, leadership & the power to change your story
In her speech, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton KSFM, Chief Fire Officer, Neuroscientist, Author and International Speaker, spoke about the importance of psychological safety in the workplace, and how to make organisations more inclusive and welcoming. Marianne Curphey reports from the CIPD annual conference.
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Leighton Park students reach new heights with 3% increase in top A* grades
Families are enjoying excellent A Level results today, including a 3% increase in the number of very top A* grades.
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William de Ferrers students achieve “superb” A Level success
William de Ferrers School, located in South Woodham Ferrers, is “hugely proud” of its students’ “fantastic” results this A Level results day (14 August 2025). Students achieved highly in both A Level and vocational qualifications.
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“Outstanding” A Level results for ambitious Boswells students
Students at The Boswells School in Chelmsford, Essex, have “continued to exceed expectations” this A Level results day (14 August 2025), achieving “first-class grades across the board.”
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Headington Rye Oxford girls celebrate fantastic results
Sixth formers shared hugs and smiles as Headington Rye Oxford marked its first set of A Level results as a merged school.
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Radnor House Sevenoaks celebrates A-Level Success
Today, Radnor House Sevenoaks is celebrating excellent A-level results, with 95% of students securing their university of choice and heading to prestigious Russell Group universities, universities in North America as well as other highly regarded institutions across the UK. The independent day school, which teaches children from the age of 2 to 18, has achieved overall improvements across A-level results for the second year running.
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ACS International Schools students celebrate outstanding results and secure top university places around the world
ACS International Schools students achieved exceptional exam results across its three schools in Surrey and London, where students study the globally-recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) and American Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Having achieved such impressive results, the ACS International Schools’ class of 2025 will go onto study at highly prestigious universities across the world, including LSE, Oxford University, McGill, Kings College London and many more.
